if the car is marked "as is" and its a peice of crap does the dealer have to let you know whats wrong with it? is there a law on selling lemons?
2007-02-22 16:54:00 · 6 answers · asked by comacati 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Depends on which state you are in. There are pretty strict consumer protection laws in most states concerning new cars, but used cars are a whole different matter.
There are certain guidelines which you should follow for buying a used car, such as taking the car to your own ASE certified mechanic for a full inspection, running a Carfax report, having a knowledgeable friend look the car over carefully before signing anything.
A reputable dealer will have a no fee 3 - 7 day buy-back program on used cars, which will allow you to take it to your mechanic and bring it back, no harm, no foul. If they don't have this policy, then walk.
Also do lots of research on the actual value first by going to http://www.Edmunds.com or http://www.KBB.com . Also visit http://www.Consumerreports.org and make sure the car is on their most reliable car list. Make sure the mileage isn't out of line with the age of the vehicle. Avoid buying any extended warranty coverage from the dealer as they mark these things up big time. If you want more warranty, buy a plan from your insurance broker instead or better yet stick the money you'ld pay for one in a savings account as an emergency fund.
For more information, try http://clarkhoward.com and find info on buying a used car.
If you've bought the car already, you may be stuck with, especially with the As Is clause, but you could check with your local BBB and see if they have any remedy for you. If the dealer was knowingly fraudulent and failed to disclose an obvious safety problem, they could be open for a civil suit and you may have to be ready to get a lawyer to pursue them.
2007-02-22 17:13:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you ask any dealership if there has been anything wrong with the car. They will say no. Ask for a Carfax report on the car before you do any signing on the car. Dont let them try to avoid the question because most places will do that. Make sure its the right car on the report. Match up the VIN #'s to make sure.
2007-02-22 20:24:12 · answer #2 · answered by cratty_3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a "Lemon Law". But you have to meet certain criteria before you can use the lemon law. Here is a good link for info in your area on the lemon law.
2007-02-22 17:47:26 · answer #3 · answered by januaryman169 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the car is marked "as is" you pretty much have to take it upon yourself to thoroughly check it out before you buy it. I don't think there is a law about it, but I honestly don't think it would matter, they would lie anyways.
2007-02-22 16:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by TRae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask for the name and number of the previous owner. The previous owner has nothing to gain and has already have a deal that he/she wanted and will tell you exactly whats wrong with it. If the dealer doesn't want you to have this information, then he probably has something to hide.
2007-02-22 18:15:23 · answer #5 · answered by sellandtrade 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes they are supposed to tell you anything they know that is wrong with it
2007-02-22 16:58:13 · answer #6 · answered by gregs111 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋